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On this week’s episode of the Waves, June, Veralyn, and Kristen are joined by Christina Cauterucci, who catches them up on key wins and losses in the midterms, how they could impact women, and what to watch for in the coming days. Then, ’tis the season for made-for-TV holiday movies. They’ve long been dismissed as saccharine and traditionalist—but are they actually more progressive than we give them credit for? (And are they really any more absurd than the average action flick?) Finally, far-right populist Jair Bolsonaro is notorious for his misogyny, homophobia, and racism. He’s also Brazil’s new president. The hosts look at the response among women and discuss what this will mean for the country and the rest of the world.

In Slate Plus, the hosts answer a question from a listener: Is it sexist for men to whistle in public?